As we grow older, many of us are in a quandary. Should we keep living where we are now or move away to a more ideal location? If you’ve worked hard all these years, you deserve it, right? For those who are seeking luxury in a stunning location and an active & social lifestyle, you may want to consider The Landings - a resort-like community and home of The Landings … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things I Learned in Retirement Lifestyle Creation
My retirement was highly anticipated and poorly prepared. I had done due diligence on the financial side of things, but I had just vague assumptions about what life would be like if I didn’t have to work every day. I was a Type-A, critical-thinking workaholic. I had no hobbies, no exercise program, and few friend connections outside of my work relationships. I was too busy … [Read more...]
House Sharing – A Trending Living Solution for Baby Boomer Women
Lately, I’ve been exploring the idea of house sharing. I’m caring for my significant other who has cancer and, even though it's a morose thought, I want to be prepared in case my living situation suddenly changes. So far, so good, knock on wood. As a general rule, women live longer than men and I’ve already experienced widowhood. Sharing a home with other Baby Boomer and … [Read more...]
How to Pursue a Career After 50: Challenges and Opportunities
It can be a daunting prospect for women over 50 to pursue a career or start over at this stage of their lives. Life often seems steeped against you. Women face the double prejudice of ageism and sexism. As a result, women are disadvantaged by things they cannot control, such as the effects of aging. Women are more disadvantaged by ageism than men. Research shows that … [Read more...]
The World is a Stage and Baby Boomers are Embracing Senior Theatre
Have you ever dreamed about acting on stage? To tread the boards emoting Shakespeare or kick up your heels in a musical? You may have been an active member of your drama club in high school, but then reality set in and you ended up working a regular 9-5. Well, it turns out more and more Baby Boomers are living out their fantasies performing in Senior Theatre and having a blast … [Read more...]
